Duration 4 Days 24 CPD hours This course is intended for Risk professionals Business analysts Project managers Compliance professionals IT professionals Anyone whose work includes evaluating and mitigating risk Overview This boot camp prepares you to pass the ISACA CGEIT exam, which covers four domain areas designed to reflect the work performed by individuals who have a significant management, advisory or assurance role relating to the governance of IT. Domain 1: Governance of enterprise IT Domain 2: IT resources Domain 3: Benefits realization Domain 4: Risk optimization This CGEIT Boot Camp is designed for experienced IT governance personnel and those who have responsibilities for the stewardship of IT resources. You will learn how to effectively implement and manage governance across all areas of technology ? as well as align that technology with strategic enterprise goals. This training also explains the CGEIT examination process and helpsprepare you for your CGEIT exam by providing guidance and testing your exam readiness through sample questions. You?ll leave fully prepared to earn your CGEIT certification. Course Outline Domain 1: Governance of enterprise IT Domain 2: IT resources Domain 3: Benefits realization Domain 4: Risk optimization
Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for The course is targeted at professionals who have never worked with Microsoft 365 before, or who have yet to move beyond its basic functions. The target audience typically includes individuals, professionals, and organizations who are looking to improve their productivity, collaboration, and communication using the suite of applications and services provided by Microsoft 365. This could include office workers, project managers, IT professionals, and small to large-scale businesses who want to maximize the benefits of cloud-based solutions for their daily operations. Overview Upon successfully completing this course, students will have confidence in using the Microsoft 365 applications. Students will increase their work productivity and decrease time on completing tasks. In this course, students will learn how to use different tools of Microsoft 365 for better online collaboration, including OneDrive, SharePoint, Teams, Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint. First Steps in Office 365 The Difference Between Office 365 and Microsoft 365 Pros and cons of Microsoft 365 First Steps on mobile devices OneDrive Introduction - What is Microsoft OneDrive? How To Access Microsoft OneDrive? Upload Files Share Files Sync Files Recycle Bin Using OneDrive How To Access Onedrive On Phone? Teams - Simplify Collaboration within Companies Discover new ways to collaborate and communicate An introduction to your central place in Office 365 How to launch and install Teams The Interface of Microsoft Teams Use the Teams window to structure your organization Use Channels to structure the Teams window Use Tabs to access tools and information Communicate with others via Chat Keep track of activities Meetings, video conferencing and screen sharing Share files effectively Manage teams and permissions for organizational structuring Use Teams effectively on mobile devices Final remarks SharePoint Sites Introduction First Steps Document Library - First Steps Document Library - Set and Manage Alerts Document Library - Understanding Versioning Sync Libraries Share a Site Picture Library Lists Calendar Tasks Discussion Board Outlook First Steps in Mail Improved Search Function Work with Folders Settings Working with the Mail App Calendar People Tasks Excel Online Introduction Open and Edit an Excel Online Workbook Limitations of Excel Online Create a New Workbook with Excel Online Edit a Workbook Simultaneously with another Person Working with the Excel AppUse Excel effectively on mobile devices PowerPoint Online Introduction Open a PowerPoint Online Presentation Edit a Presentation Online Limitations of PowerPoint Online Create a Presentation with PowerPoint Online Working with the PowerPoint App Use Power Point effectively on mobile devices Word Online Introduction Open and Edit a Word Document Online Limitations of Word Online Create a New Document Edit a Document Simultaneously Working with the Word App
Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is relevant to anyone who needs to work with and understand data including: Business Analysts, Data Analysts, Reporting and BI professionals Marketing and Digital Marketing professionals Digital, Web, e-Commerce, Social media and Mobile channel professionals Business managers who need to interpret analytical output to inform managerial decisions Overview This course will cover the basic theory of data visualization along with practical skills for creating compelling visualizations, reports and dashboards from data using Tableau. Outcome: After attending this course delegates will understand - How to move from business questions to great data visualizations and beyond How to apply the fundamentals of data visualization to create informative charts How to choose the right visualization type for the job at hand How to design and develop basic dashboards in Tableau that people will love to use by doing the following: Reading data sources into Tableau Setting up the roles and data types for your analysis Creating new data fields using a range of calculation types Creating the following types of charts - cross tabs, pie and bar charts, geographic maps, dual axis and combo charts, heat maps, highlight tables, tree maps and scatter plots Creating Dashboards that delight using the all of the features available in Tableau. The use of analytics, statistics and data science in business has grown massively in recent years. Harnessing the power of data is opening actionable insights in diverse industries from banking to tourism. From Business Questions to Data Visualisation and Beyond The first step in any data analysis project is to move from a business question to data analysis and then on to a complete solution. This section will examine this conversion emphasizing: The use of data visualization to address a business need The data analytics process ? from business questions to developed dashboards Introduction to Tableau ? Part 1 In this section, the main functionality of Tableau will be explained including: Selecting and loading your data Defining data item properties Create basic calculations including basic arithmetic calculations, custom aggregations and ratios, date math, and quick table calculations Creating basic visualizations Creating a basic dashboard Introduction to Tableau ? Part 2 In this section, the main functionality of Tableau will be explained including: Selecting and loading your data Defining data item properties Create basic calculations including basic arithmetic calculations, custom aggregations and ratios, date math, and quick table calculations Creating basic visualizations Creating a basic dashboard Key Components of Good Data Visualisation and The Visualisation Zoo In this section the following topics will be covered: Colour theory Graphical perception & communication Choosing the right chart for the right job Data Exploration with Tableau Exploring data to answer business questions is one of the key uses of applying good data visualization techniques within Tableau. In this section we will apply the data visualization theory from the previous section within Tableau to uncover trends within the data to answer specific business questions. The types of charts that will be covered are: Cross Tabs Pie and bar charts Geographic maps Dual axis and combo charts with different mark types Heat maps Highlight tables Tree maps Scatter plots Introduction to Building Dashboards with Tableau In this section, we will implement the full process from business question to final basic dashboard in Tableau: Introduction to good dashboard design Building dashboards in Tableau
Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is primarily intended for existing IT professionals who have some AD DS knowledge and experience and who aim to develop knowledge about identity and access technologies in Windows Server 2016. The secondary audience for this course includes IT professionals who are looking to consolidate their knowledge about AD DS and related technologies, in addition to IT professionals who want to prepare for the 70-742 exam. Overview After completing this course, students will be able to: Install and configure domain controllers. Manage objects in AD DS by using graphical tools and Windows PowerShell. Implement AD DS in complex environments. Implement AD DS sites, and configure and manage replication. Implement and manage Group Policy Objects (GPOs). Manage user settings by using GPOs. Secure AD DS and user accounts. Implement and manage a certificate authority (CA) hierarchy with AD CS. Deploy and manage certificates. Implement and administer AD FS. Implement and administer Active Directory Rights Management Services (AD RMS). Implement synchronization between AD DS and Azure AD. Monitor, troubleshoot, and establish business continuity for AD DS services. This course teaches IT Pros how to deploy and configure Active Directory Domain Services in a distributed environment, how to implement Group Policy, how to perform backup & restore, & how to troubleshoot Active Directory?related issues. Installing & Configuring DCs Overview of AD DS Overview of AD DS DCs Deploying DCs Lab: Deploying and administering AD DS Managing Objects in AD DS Managing user accounts Managing groups in AD DS Managing computer accounts Using Windows PowerShell for AD DS administration Implementing and managing organizational units Lab: Deploying and administering AD DS Lab: Administering AD DS Advanced AD DS Infrastructure Management Overview of advanced AD DS deployments Deploying a distributed AD DS environment Configuring AD DS trusts Lab: Domain and trust management in AD DS Implementing & Administering AD DS Sites & Replication Overview of AD DS replication Configuring AD DS sites Configuring and monitoring AD DS replication Lab: Managing and implementing AD DS sites and replication Implementing Group Policy Introducing Group Policy Implementing and administering GPOs Group Policy scope and Group Policy processing Troubleshooting the application of GPOs Lab: Implementing a Group Policy infrastructure Lab: Troubleshooting a Group Policy Infrastructure Managing User Settings with GPOs Implementing administrative templates Configuring Folder Redirection and scripts Configuring Group Policy preferences Lab: Managing user settings with GPOs Securing AD DS Securing domain controllers Implementing account security Audit authentication Configuring managed service accounts (MSAs) Lab: Securing AD DS Deploying & Managing AD CS Deploying CAs Administering CAs Troubleshooting and maintaining CAs Lab: Deploying and configuring a two-tier CA hierarchy Deploying & Managing Certificates Deploying and managing certificate templates Managing certificate deployment, revocation, and recovery Using certificates in a business environment Implementing and managing smart cards Lab: Deploying certificates Implementing & Administering AD FS Overview of AD FS AD FS requirements and planning Deploying and configuring AD FS Overview of Web Application Proxy Lab: Implementing AD FS Implementing & Administering AD RMS Overview of AD RMS Deploying and managing an AD RMS infrastructure Configuring AD RMS content protection Lab: Implementing an AD RMS infrastructure Implementing AD DS Synchronization with Azure AD Planning and preparing for directory synchronization Implementing directory synchronization by using Azure AD Connect Managing identities with directory synchronization Lab: Configuring directory synchronization Monitoring, Managing, & Recovering AD DS Monitoring AD DS Managing the AD DS database Recovering AD DS objects Lab: Recovering objects in AD DS
Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is primarily intended for existing IT professionals who have some AD DS knowledge and experience and who aim to develop knowledge about identity and access technologies in Windows Server 2016. The secondary audience for this course includes IT professionals who are looking to consolidate their knowledge about AD DS and related technologies, in addition to IT professionals who want to prepare for the 70-742 exam. Overview After completing this course, students will be able to:Install and configure domain controllers.Manage objects in AD DS by using graphical tools and Windows PowerShell.Implement AD DS in complex environments.Implement AD DS sites, and configure and manage replication.Implement and manage Group Policy Objects (GPOs).Manage user settings by using GPOs.Secure AD DS and user accounts.Implement and manage a certificate authority (CA) hierarchy with AD CS.Deploy and manage certificates.Implement and administer AD FS.Implement and administer Active Directory Rights Management Services (AD RMS).Implement synchronization between AD DS and Azure AD.Monitor, troubleshoot, and establish business continuity for AD DS services. This course teaches IT Pros how to deploy and configure Active Directory Domain Services in a distributed environment, how to implement Group Policy, how to perform backup & restore, & how to troubleshoot Active Directory?related issues. Installing & Configuring DCs Overview of AD DS Overview of AD DS DCs Deploying DCs Lab: Deploying and administering AD DS Managing Objects in AD DS Managing user accounts Managing groups in AD DS Managing computer accounts Using Windows PowerShell for AD DS administration Implementing and managing organizational units Lab: Deploying and administering AD DS Lab: Administering AD DS Advanced AD DS Infrastructure Management Overview of advanced AD DS deployments Deploying a distributed AD DS environment Configuring AD DS trusts Lab: Domain and trust management in AD DS Implementing & Administering AD DS Sites & Replication Overview of AD DS replication Configuring AD DS sites Configuring and monitoring AD DS replication Lab: Managing and implementing AD DS sites and replication Implementing Group Policy Introducing Group Policy Implementing and administering GPOs Group Policy scope and Group Policy processing Troubleshooting the application of GPOs Lab: Implementing a Group Policy infrastructure Lab: Troubleshooting a Group Policy Infrastructure Managing User Settings with GPOs Implementing administrative templates Configuring Folder Redirection and scripts Configuring Group Policy preferences Lab: Managing user settings with GPOs Securing AD DS Securing domain controllers Implementing account security Audit authentication Configuring managed service accounts (MSAs) Lab: Securing AD DS Deploying & Managing AD CS Deploying CAs Administering CAs Troubleshooting and maintaining CAs Lab: Deploying and configuring a two-tier CA hierarchy Deploying & Managing Certificates Deploying and managing certificate templates Managing certificate deployment, revocation, and recovery Using certificates in a business environment Implementing and managing smart cards Lab: Deploying certificates Implementing & Administering AD FS Overview of AD FS AD FS requirements and planning Deploying and configuring AD FS Overview of Web Application Proxy Lab: Implementing AD FS Implementing & Administering AD RMS Overview of AD RMS Deploying and managing an AD RMS infrastructure Configuring AD RMS content protection Lab: Implementing an AD RMS infrastructure Implementing AD DS Synchronization with Azure AD Planning and preparing for directory synchronization Implementing directory synchronization by using Azure AD Connect Managing identities with directory synchronization Lab: Configuring directory synchronization Monitoring, Managing, & Recovering AD DS Monitoring AD DS Managing the AD DS database Recovering AD DS objects Lab: Recovering objects in AD DS
Getting Started MSc Finance and Management is a globally recognised finance qualification suitable for experienced finance professionals who like to kick start their career in finance. The programme is designed to provide students with advanced knowledge and skills in financial management, enhancing their career prospects in the finance industry. UCLAN awards the degree and is suitable for those who have completed a relevant postgraduate diploma. The Master's in Finance and Management is a 9-month Top-Up programme focused solely on the dissertation module. Students must undertake independent research, demonstrating their ability to apply advanced research techniques to a finance-related topic. This module carries 60 credits and enables students to showcase their knowledge, understanding, and research skills in financial management. Throughout the programme, students receive support from experienced academics and industry professionals who provide guidance and feedback on their research projects. The programme is delivered through online webinars and independent study, allowing students to balance their studies with work and personal commitments. The MSc Finance and Management Top Up is awarded and delivered by the University of Central Lancashire through distance learning. School of Business and Technology London partners with Chestnut Education Group to promote this programme. About Awarding Body Founded in 1828, the University of Central Lancashire is a public university based in Preston, Lancashire, England. Today, UCLAN is one of the largest in the United Kingdom, with a student and staff community of nearly 38,000. At present, the University has academic partners in all regions of the globe, and it is on a world stage that the first-class quality of its education was first recognised. In 2010, UCLAN became the first UK modern Higher Education institution to appear in the QS World University Rankings. In 2018, the Centre for World University Rankings estimated Central Lancashire to be in the top 3.7 per cent of all global universities, highlighting the growth the University has made in offering students real-world learning experiences and reflecting the University's extensive pool of academic talent. Ranked in the top 7% of universities worldwide. Student Communities from more than 100 countries WES Recognised Qualifi is a UK Government (Ofqual.gov.uk) regulated awarding organisation and has developed a reputation for supporting relevant skills in a range of job roles and industries, including Leadership, Enterprise and Management, Hospitality and catering, Health and Social Care, Business Process Outsourcing and Public Services. Qualifi is also a signatory to BIS international commitments of quality. The following are the key facts about Qualifi. Regulated by Ofqual.gov.uk World Education Services (WES) Recognised Assessment Major Project No examinations Entry Requirements Qualifi Level 7 Diploma in Accounting and Finance Applicants should normally have a good first degree or equivalent and be working in or have recently worked within the accounting and finance arena. If English is not your first language, you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.5 (Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification. Progression Upon completion of the degree, graduates will possess the necessary skills and knowledge to pursue various career opportunities in finance, including roles in financial analysis, investment banking, risk management, corporate finance and financial planning. Additionally, the programme serves as a solid foundation for further study or research in finance. Upon completion, students will have produced an original research piece demonstrating expertise in financial investigation. This provides a significant advantage in the job market, particularly for roles requiring advanced research skills or knowledge of financial investigation techniques. Graduates of the MSc Finance and Management programme are well-prepared to pursue careers in law enforcement, regulatory agencies, financial services, and consulting. Learners must request before enrolment to interchange unit(s) other than the preselected units shown in the SBTL website because we need to make sure the availability of learning materials for the requested unit(s). SBTL will reject an application if the learning materials for the requested interchange unit(s) are unavailable. Learners are not allowed to make any request to interchange unit(s) once enrolment is complete. Structure MSc Finance and Management Top Up Programme Structure Dissertation Module Delivery Methods The MSc Finance and Management Top Up is awarded and delivered by the University of Central Lancashire through distance learning. The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) offers a range of distance learning options for students who require the flexibility to study remotely. These options include online courses, blended learning, and supported distance learning. UCLan's distance learning courses are designed to provide students with the same high-quality education as on-campus courses, with access to resources such as video lectures, online discussion forums, and interactive assessments. The University also provides a range of support services for distance learning students, including academic support, technical support, and access to the University's library and online resources. Resources and Support School of Business & Technology London is dedicated to offering excellent support on every step of your learning journey. School of Business & Technology London occupies a centralised tutor support desk portal. Our support team liaises with both tutors and learners to provide guidance, assessment feedback, and any other study support adequately and promptly. Once a learner raises a support request through the support desk portal (Be it for guidance, assessment feedback or any additional assistance), one of the support team members assign the relevant to request to an allocated tutor. As soon as the support receives a response from the allocated tutor, it will be made available to the learner in the portal. The support desk system is in place to assist the learners adequately and streamline all the support processes efficiently. Quality learning materials made by industry experts is a significant competitive edge of the School of Business & Technology London. Quality learning materials comprised of structured lecture notes, study guides, practical applications which includes real-world examples, and case studies that will enable you to apply your knowledge. Learning materials are provided in one of the three formats, such as PDF, PowerPoint, or Interactive Text Content on the learning portal. How does the Online Learning work at SBTL? We at SBTL follow a unique approach which differentiates us from other institutions. Indeed, we have taken distance education to a new phase where the support level is incredibly high.Now a days, convenience, flexibility and user-friendliness outweigh demands. Today, the transition from traditional classroom-based learning to online platforms is a significant result of these specifications. In this context, a crucial role played by online learning by leveraging the opportunities for convenience and easier access. It benefits the people who want to enhance their career, life and education in parallel streams. SBTL's simplified online learning facilitates an individual to progress towards the accomplishment of higher career growth without stress and dilemmas. How will you study online? With the School of Business & Technology London, you can study wherever you are. You finish your program with the utmost flexibility. You will be provided with comprehensive tutor support online through SBTL Support Desk portal. How will I get tutor support online? School of Business & Technology London occupies a centralised tutor support desk portal, through which our support team liaise with both tutors and learners to provide guidance, assessment feedback, and any other study support adequately and promptly. Once a learner raises a support request through the support desk portal (Be it for guidance, assessment feedback or any additional assistance), one of the support team members assign the relevant to request to an allocated tutor. As soon as the support receive a response from the allocated tutor, it will be made available to the learner in the portal. The support desk system is in place to assist the learners adequately and to streamline all the support process efficiently. Learners should expect to receive a response on queries like guidance and assistance within 1 - 2 working days. However, if the support request is for assessment feedback, learners will receive the reply with feedback as per the time frame outlined in the Assessment Feedback Policy.
Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for The course is intended for individuals who want to achieve a level 3 apprenticeship in IT. Overview To complete their overall level three framework in the following: CCNA, MCSA, IT Fundamentals 7 Cyber Security. In this course, students will handle customer queries, investigate customer needs, investigate and analyze customer satisfaction information and create reports based on this. Create and conduct coaching sessions. In this course, students will handle customer queries, investigate customer needs, investigate and analyze customer satisfaction information and create reports based on this. Create and conduct coaching sessions.
Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for This advanced course is for IT professionals tasked with administering a Spectrum Scale system. Overview Please see Overview This course is intended for IT professionals tasked with administering a Spectrum Scale system. It includes information on installing, configuring and monitoring a Spectrum Scale cluster. Migrating to IBM Spectrum Scale 4.2Spectrum Scale 4.2 GUIMulti-clusterClustered NFSCluster Export Services for multi-protocol supportSMB Protocol SupportNFS Support in CES; Ganesha overview/performanceActive File ManagementAFM-Based Disaster Recovery (DR) and Asynchronous DRPlanning LTFS and GPFS environment for data archivingFile Placement OptimizerIBM© GPFS-FPO and integration with GPFS Hadoop connectorIBM© Spectrum Scale Call HomeMonitoring and performance tuningFlash Cache metadata migration
Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for This class is intended for DBAs and IT Professionals who are responsible for administration and maintenance of PostgreSQL, and want to increase proficiency and learn best practices. Targeted at: DBAs and Architects, and appropriate for Analysts, Support Engineers, and other IT professionals Overview Please refer to overview This is an immersive 5-day class that offers hands-on labs and combines the core topics from Foundations of Postgres Administration and Advanced PostgreSQL Administration into a one-week class, with significant savings over list price. Upon course completion, you will be prepared to manage mission critical PostgreSQL installations, and perform core administration tasks with confidence and skill. Course Outline 1 - POSTGRES SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE 2 - INSTALLATION AND GETTING STARTED 3 - CONFIGURATION, CREATING, MANAGING DATABASES 4 - USER TOOLS ? USING PSQL 5 - GUI TOOLS - USING PGADMIN 4 6 - SECURITY BASICS 7 - SQL PRIME BACKUP AND RECOVERY 8 - ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 9 - POSTGRES DATA DICTIONARY 10 - MOVING DATA 11 - SQL TUNING 12 - PERFORMANCE TUNING 13 - STREAMING REPLICATION 14 - TABLE PARTITIONING 15 - EXTENSION MODULES 16 - MONITORING 17 - UPGRADING BEST PRACTICES
Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for IT Asset Managers and other professionals involved in Asset Management, strategic planning, security programs and those affected or influenced by ITAM and security initiatives. The mission of IAITAM?s CAMSE course is to maximize the contribution of IT Asset Management professionals to the information security and physical security of the organization by bridging the gap between ITAM and IT security processes while incorporating security strategies throughout the ITAM policies, processes and procedures so that ITAM enhances the security program and improves the applicable governance. This course includes the comprehensive online examination necessary for achieving CAMSE Certification. Course Outline Scope of IT Security & ITAM Threat Prevention vs. Threat Protection Decentralized vs. Centralized Security The IT Security Plan ITAM?s Role in Risk Management The 12 KPAs & Security Program Management & Security Communication & Education Management & Security Policy Management & Security Acquisition Management & Security Asset Identification Management & Security Disposal Management & Security Project Management & Security Documentation Management & Security Financial Management & Security Legislation Management & Security Compliance Management & Security Vendor Management & Security Assessing Asset Risk Level Program Issues by Asset Type ITAM Program Assessment for Security